Elbow/Wrist/Hand Anatomy Flashcard

Front

What is the Olecranon Process?

Back

The Olecranon Process is the bony prominence of the elbow, located at the upper end of the ulna.

Front

What are the Distal Phalanges?

Back

The Distal Phalanges are the bones at the tips of the fingers and toes, providing structure and support.

Front

What is the 1st Metacarpal?

Back

The 1st Metacarpal is the bone in the hand that supports the thumb, connecting it to the wrist.

Front

Where do the wrist extensor muscles originate?

Back

The wrist extensor muscles originate from the Lateral Epicondyle of the humerus.

Front

What is the Scaphoid bone?

Back

The Scaphoid is one of the carpal bones in the wrist, located near the base of the thumb.

Front

What is the function of the Coronoid Process?

Back

The Coronoid Process is a bony projection of the ulna that helps stabilize the elbow joint.

Front

What are the Proximal Phalanges?

Back

The Proximal Phalanges are the first set of bones in the fingers, connecting to the metacarpals.

Front

What is the role of the Hamate bone?

Back

The Hamate is a carpal bone in the wrist that helps form the wrist joint and provides attachment for ligaments.

Front

What is the significance of the Lateral Epicondyle?

Back

The Lateral Epicondyle serves as the origin point for several muscles that extend the wrist and fingers.

Front

What is the Pisiform bone?

Back

The Pisiform is a small carpal bone located in the wrist, forming part of the wrist joint.